Disney fights back: ABC sues Trump administration over threatened broadcast licences
The lawsuit escalates a fight that intensified after Jimmy Kimmel angered Trump with jokes about Melania Trump. Read More
Russian ‘safari’ drone attack on civilian minibus kills at least four, Ukraine says
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed the attack as part of a “safari” hunt against Ukrainian civilians. Kyiv has repeatedly accused Moscow of purposefully targeting civilians. Read More
Russians pull billions from banks fearing Kremlin will seize savings for war
Russia’s central bank reported that billions of roubles have been withdrawn from banks each month, as Russians pull out cash amid fears of the Kremlin seizing their savings to fund…
Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
‘Many revelations’: Charles Spencer to ‘tell the truth’ about his sister Princess Diana in new book
Earl Spencer has written a book about his sister Princess Diana. He promises to “tell the truth” about his sister, in a memoir that publishers say contains “many revelations” about…
Spain ignores EU and prepares urgent transfer of 500 migrant girls from Ceuta to mainland
Pedro Sánchez’s government is planning the urgent transfer to mainland Spain of 500 migrant girls who arrived in Ceuta, as several regions refuse to host them, while the EU backs…
Ukraine anti-corruption investigators search premises of senior Zelenskyy official
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau said it had launched an operation linked to an alleged criminal organisation involving current and former MPs and senior officials in the presidential administration. Read More
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Kyrgios said he had difficulties coming to terms with being near the end of his career after two years of injuries. Read more at Read More
Fire in building housing several hotels in eastern India kills at least nine, injures six
Some of the victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment, according to a member of West Bengal’s ruling party. Read more at…
Beninese-French singer Angélique Kidjo makes history as first Black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
“By becoming the first African artist to receive this global honour, the Beninese icon has etched her name into history and raised the rhythms, creativity and dignity of our entire…